Reviews of Dayton KOA

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3

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Apr 2019 -
$60.00

Management does not think through RV placements. They clump RVs together when there are multiple empty sites with the same amenities. We stayed for 6 nights and saw this consistently. They are full during weekends but they can think through weekday customers more strategically to make them comfortable. Pull through sites are very tight. Don't plan on using the fire ring. They are too close to neighbor's RVs. Electric, water, and sewer are right in the middle of neighbor's site. Significant road noise from I-70 since campground is right next to it. WiFi must be logged in every hour. Signal is generally strong but drops frequently. Many rules but they are not enforced. Our neighbor had two pit bull mixes even though they are not allowed. The dogs were tethered outside a lot. There were at least two dozen poop piles that were never cleaned up even after it was brought to staff's attention twice. They allowed dogs to mess in our area but didn't clean it up. We could not leave windows open due to smell. They had multiple propane tanks stored outside along with fencing, tubs, and trash. They appeared to be the only permanent resident in the park. This place is ideal for children and families who will spend minimal time in their camper. This is the second time we've stayed here and had bad experiences both times. We won't be back. Unfortunately, the Dayton area has limited RV options and most, like this one, will fall below your expectations. - budm108

Apr 2019 -
$51.00

We arrived the second day of the season. Due to an unlevel site, we requested a move. Staff responded quickly and we we moved. The manager was great in facilitating the move and came to our site to loosen a very tight sewer cap. Thanks! Roads were fine for us but might be tight for larger RVs. Pool was not open but is large and looks very nice. Restrooms very nice and modern. - sp123

Oct 2018 -
$65.00

The park was very crowded during our visit, but it was a Friday night and they had special activities planned that drew a large number of campers. This park is spacious and clean, with easy access. As with all KOA's, the price is somewhat expensive (even with my KOA membership), but you get what you pay for. The facilities are very nice, with lots of things to do (especially if you have small children). Both the Wifi and TV service were good. Our site was basically level but could have used some more gravel (mud). Unfortunately, we had some loud neighbors that were partying until nearly midnight - it would have been nice if someone from the park's office had monitored this and asked them to tone it down, but no one did. The park's location is near the interstate. - farmboy25

Reviews of Cross's Campgrounds

Rating:

7

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May 2018 -
$37.00

It was Memorial day weekend and we needed a campsite for a 37' MH Sunday night, the owner had one opening and saved it for us. The site was a bit sloped so we could not open our slide-out but it was still much better than where we were previously. The campground is very nice, lots of trees and a small lake. There were lots of permanent residents but no complaints. We literally "rolled" out of bed in the morning and headed to our next destination. - JimW_AZ

Reviews of Wright-Patt FamCamp at Bass Lake (Military FamCamp)

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8

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Jul 2018 -
$21.00

Long long ride from gate to Fam Camp. Very helpful hosts on site. Utilities worked well. One jack sunk into to site. This campground was build before the 45 footer, so site just barely long enough and turns are a bit tight. Also with slides very close to neighbor. Not complaining at 21 per night just commenting. Would stay again! - hug448844

Jun 2018 -
$25.00

We spent a weekend here while visiting the USAF museum. The location is excellent, and surprisingly quiet for an active duty air force base. Due to changes in security, the gate information you see on line may not be accurate. We were only able to access the main gate as the closest gate is now permanently closed. I recommend you call for directions. The campground is easy to access. Our pull through site easily accommodated our 40' rig and tow. The hostess was a complete joy. We will be returning to this excellent FamCamp! - Cyclist922

Oct 2017 -
$25.00

Great MWR campground. Located back by the Reserve Squadron. Peaceful, quiet and well worth it. Hosts are awesome. Extremely helpful and courteous. One of them, a retired FE, got us in to our spot without any problems. No issues with Satellite reception. Water and electricity were fine. Do yourself a huge favor. Make note of the 24 hour gate in your GPS. The north gate closes as do most gates on this base. If you don't know the base it becomes an unwelcome adventure to find your way off. - KodiTzu

Reviews of Hueston Woods State Park

Rating:

8

7

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Jun 2018 -
$24.00

Wonderful park! Stayed a couple of days mid-week and the crowds were sparse. Great swimming beach, large shaded dog park, and a rare dedicated dog beach! The lodge was well kept and we enjoyed a great meal at their restaurant. A small nature center also serves as a raptor rehab home. Acton Lake is quite large and the park roads wind around it. You'll need a car to get from the campground to the lodge or beach, as it's too far to walk and would be a heck of a long bike ride. We found the campground to be tidy with good grass margins between sites. Didn't feel cramped at all. The B Loop has mostly pull-thru sites with good length, long enough for a rig and tow. Electric only sites with water spigot stations located throughout. Dump station is large, two-sided, and has new concrete. Really swell state park that offers lots of activities like golf, boat rentals, hike/bike and horse trails. Glad we stayed here and will return again! - Flying Mantis

Apr 2016 -
$24.00

Very nice park. Beware listings on sites concerning the "LEVEL". In this park, you setup on the grass, and other vehicles park on the asphalt. This is rather confusing, since most parks prohibit parking on other than the gravel or asphalt. The listing for site level is very deceptive, because of this. If you have anything other than a tent, stay with area "A" or "B". Many of the other sites are so unlevel that an RV or Camper will be very difficult or impossible to setup. The showers and restrooms are good and clean. The park and trails are quite good. The reservations site, will have many of the sites listed as "Slightly Unlevel" are VERY UNLEVEL. - Dave RV Travler

Oct 2015 -
$22.00

Nice state park less than 15 minutes from Miami University. RV sites are electric only and pretty level. Nice space between sites. Although we didn't use the restrooms and showers, we did go in to check 'em out. Not super nice, but clean and will do the job. Large rolling grounds with plenty of hiking trails nearby. They accept Passport America for one night. Verizon service 2-3 bars 4G in the campground but very spotty out in the park. TV signal decent from Cincinnati (we received 30+ channels). Other than the occasional ranger on patrol, didn't really see any employees. That could be the late season. - 4forsmores

Reviews of Lebanon / Cincinnati NE KOA

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9

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Jun 2018 -
$58.00

Have stayed at this campground since it was called Cedarbrook in the 90's. Always enjoyed it. Since the conversion to KOA they have improved the facility quite a bit. There's quite a bit to do for the kids but if you have no kids, then you might want to request a site away from the playground. There are lots of trees so satellite reception is probably not the best but they have excellent digital cable and OTA broadcasts. Sites are gravel and some are not too level but we've always been able to level our 37' MH and we've stayed there many times. - JimW_AZ

Jun 2018 -
$47.00

This was our 4th stay at this campground, our 2nd since it became a KOA. Progress has been slow but steady under KOA ownership, much improved, a few old issues. The new, larger KOA sign marking the entrance is better, but still partially obscured by a tree on neighboring land. Entry is still narrow if you meet a departing RV. Old, shabby RV's that used to line entry are mostly gone. Check-in loop has been improved, easier for big rig access. Staff remains friendly & helpful. Park is clean and wooded with mature trees in most areas. WiFi is free and works "ok" to check e-mail. Cable TV service has been upgraded and is excellent. Power and water hookup fine; sewer connection at our site was a little funky but we worked it out. Staff was working while we were there with grader and gravel to improve roads & sites. Pool area is small but VERY clean. Playground was enjoyed by our "grands". Sites are a little close together, IMO. This park continues to improve, and remains the best choice in the area as a family park for stays of a few days to a couple weeks. We will return, but they won't take 2019 reservations until October 2018. And this place is busy on weekends. - Rick2804

Jun 2018 -
$60.00

It's a KOA, so expect high rates and extra charges. Showers clean but dated. Speed limit not enforced. Not many options near Dayton. - sjwake

Reviews of Natural Springs Resort

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Jul 2018 -
$56.00

We wanted to do one last weekend before our motorhome went in for service and a family member left the country for a military obligation. We booked Natural Springs Resort as we have been there a couple of times prior. We were so disappointed that we won't ever be back. The place is dated and it is obvious they are not putting any money into the common structures of the campground. The bathrooms and shower stalls were always grungy and one without toilet paper. I never saw them being attended to and didn't notice a change all weekend. The hookups are oddly layed out and the spots are tight....really tight. That didn't stop the people directly behind us and a couple of rows back from walking through our campsite, even while we were sitting out under the awning. They were kind enough to try to engage in conversation though. I agree with the last poster, this is a party place with cornhole bags incessantly banging against the boards and kids running amok all hours of the day and night with little to no respect for their fellow campers. I try to not deduct points from a campground based on the behavior of the campers, but there was no effort from any "staff" to make anyone adhere to any rules set forth in the pamphlet. I have never felt scared to leave stuff out in a campground before, but we did at this place. Now if you were a seasonal, those spots are spacious with paved pads and green grass. This place seems to cater to the seasonal camper and the day use fee payers from the community nearby. It could be pretty good if they put forth the money and time to bring it up to snuff. - Godsey97

Jul 2017 -
$56.00

very old, dated campground who seems to cater to the party crowd, if you are in to drinking, corn hole and parties then this is your place.. They advertise cable, wifi but don't have either. You can access a wifi hotspot at there lodge for a fee. Lake is an old quarry that is spring fed but they have done very little to make it accessible other than a small concrete dock. they advertise a pool and a small waterpark but don't state on their site that you have to pay a fee to use any of the slides at the pool. Sites are incredibly small(narrow). maybe 15' wide. utilities are not layed out well but appeared to be in working order. I had no issues other than sewer connection was old and difficult to connect to. They do offer scuba diving if you are already certified. All in All we will not be back. - cincyfirefighter

Oct 2016 -
$29.00

We stayed here a couple of nights and used the coupon on their website for 40% off the second night. Nice enough park and the natural spring is interesting. The sites are relatively level gravel and most are back to back, so if nobody is in the one behind you it is an easy pull through. OTA tv was good, but Verizon was a little spotty...two bars maybe and 3G most of the time. Utilities worked well. There are several groceries and a Walmart within 5 miles. We would stay again if we are in the area. - jtl2

Reviews of Miami County Fairgrounds

Rating:

6

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Sep 2017 -
$25.00

We camp here every year to attend the Southern Ohio Forge & Anvil (SOFA) Blacksmith convention. This is a large county fairground with an active horse training facility and trotter track. It's a historic property and fairly well maintained. Camping with electric-only service is offered in the front and back fields. The front area has some road noise, the back section is quieter. Both areas are big rig accessible. A few paved sites with shared water connections are also adjacent to the grandstand, but those spots are not offered through the SOFA conference. Camping during SOFA is quite crowded. Shared electric service for 4 sites is provided on poles placed throughout open grassy areas, so everybody crams around the poles and you're right on top of each other. Tent campers also take up precious electric sites making the front area a real jumble, even though there's plenty of other fields to set up a tent. If you need electric service, there's more room to spread out in the back section than in the front. For a big gathering like SOFA, we're glad to have camping provided, even if it's a tight squeeze. And plan to come early if you want an electric site at SOFA-most spots are filled by noon on Friday! - Flying Mantis

Reviews of Archway Campground

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7

9

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Aug 2013 -
$25.00

Great spot for an overnight. Very friendly owner. Well taken care of grounds. Lots of open spaces and many shaded with large walnut trees. Good gravel interior roads. Most sites are grass. Very little road noise. We will camp here again. Lots of places to eat dinner and breakfast in area. - Russell and Stephen

Jun 2013 -
$28.00

For an overnight stay, this small campground was excellent. It was very quiet, our site was level, we had full hook-ups with 50 Amp, sewer, and water. It's in the Passport America book so we only paid $14. The manager, Leon, was exceptionally friendly and helpful. He has three friendly Corgi dogs that love to play and beg. This campground is not listed in the Trailer Life Directory so we're glad we found it in Passport America. It would be easy to overlook it. The campground is less than a mile off I - 70 on the Indiana/Ohio line. You use the last exit in Indiana ( #156), but the road (US 40) takes you back into Ohio. - rvrose

Reviews of Frontier Campground

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8

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Sep 2017 -
$40.00

Well maintained older park. Owner was very helpful. Older park with hook ups all over the place and every site was different. Lots of long term workers here. Pretty quite overall with lots of shade. Verizon and AT&T pretty weak. 15 min drive to closest supplies. Pool was not in service at time of stay. - On the way

May 2017 -
$40.00

This park has the opportunity to be a great park. Sadly the owner is rude and talks down to women. The bathrooms were nasty. Looked like they had not been cleaned in months. Large shower house but was told it was not open for the season yet. Women's shower was one small stall with no changing area. Curtain moved when anyone opened door. Any one walking by could see into the shower. Had to ask for toilet paper (was told look in other stalls). Some sites were so small that if extending your awning it will almost touched the next camper. Electrical was sketchy. Our TT plug had damage to plug from electrical provided. Some sites have above ground sewer pipes. The PVC piping sits anywhere from 1 ft to 2 ft above the ground and then the pipe is placed on blocks for 10 to 20 feet where it then connects with other sewer lines. Play ground is a joke. Broken and needing major repairs. Lodge? This was the game room? Was only opened for one day out of our week stay. The pool table and air hockey were the only ones that were usable. Ping pong had no balls, foosball had no balls, skeetball had no balls. Overall the lodge/game room was a joke. Would not recommend this CG . - rijjmom

Mar 2017 -
$41.00

Frontier Campground has a lot of potential and the owner is working toward making improvements. This park is tucked away in the quiet of the country and while there are no actual hiking trails within the park, it bumps up against a large wildlife area that has a public lake for fishing and trails for hiking and biking. The sites and interior roads are gravel, trees are trimmed and make for easy movement. All sites, both back-in and pull through, were naturally shaded with mature trees, but we were still able to get satellite coverage. Most sites had a picnic table, fire ring, and either a gravel or concrete patio. All sites are full hook-ups ( offers both 30 & 50 amp) and utilities were in good working order. I used the laundry room and while small (2 washers/2 dryers), it was in good working order. An added convenience is the onsite propane station. Now the "potential" part. In addition to RV sites, the park offers log cabins, a swimming pool, Clubhouse, basketball court, and a cute little playground - all of which could use some tender loving care to bring them back up to what I am sure once were great little attractions. - the Fishers